Fake Billionaire Friends

Chapter 4

Jake P.O.V.

I was roused from my sleep by the doorbell. The moment I woke up a strong headache caused by a hangover attacked me. I kept lying down, hoping that the person who was ringing the doorbell would go away, but he persistently pressed the doorbell.

- f**k! - I cursed and got up quickly from the bed to get rid of the intruder as soon as possible. I opened the door and saw Sonia in her coat.

- I don't feel like visiting... - I started to say but she just walked past me like nothing happened and entered the apartment. I turned in her direction and raised my eyebrow with a question, because she was smiling radiantly. After a while she threw off her coat, leaving only something that was supposed to look like underwear, but was only strips wrapping her shapely body.

- I thought I would come and help you fight your hangover - she came up to me and touched my chest. I pushed her away from me.

- I don't feel like it now - I said trying to convince myself. I leaned over and grabbed her coat.

- Jake, I would like...

- Cicicici.... - I started to shush her like a child, putting her coat on her shoulders - It's all over between us. Because of the way you and Sara played, we almost got sued for s****l harassment. You're working until the end of the week. You can stop coming to work if you want.

- What about us off the job? - She asked, running her finger down my bare, perfectly sculpted chest. .

- Between us? It was just s*x. After all, I was honest with you.

- I hoped... - I took her by the shoulders and directed her to the exit door.

- Sonia I never lied to you. I was only interested in s*x. - I said already irritated - I am sorry that you thought that something will come out of it.I'll give you three months severance pay, but you have to go now. I have a f*****g headache.

Before she could say anything I closed the door behind her. I went back to bed grabbing water on the way. I hoped no one would bother me again tonight.

I don't know how much sleep I got, but when I woke up again to the ringing phone, the headache had already subsided. I grabbed the phone lying by the bed. I took a quick glance at who was calling and answered it.

- What is it?

- Is the hangover bothering you? You should have taken care of that busty blonde instead of drinking,' said Andrew with a laugh and I heard Tom murmur in the back.

- Come on. What do you want?

- We set you up with that chick from yesterday to sign the contract tomorrow. Make sure she signs a confidentiality clause. We've made sure it includes a date starting Monday.

- Sure. I'm not a kid- I snarled.

- Then don't act like one. Find yourself chicks outside the office like us. Less of a problem later.

- It's my business - I burnt out sharply ending the topic.

- Okay, but without ...

I hung up without listening to him. After a while I heard the ringing of an incoming message.

Andrew : "Asshole."

The next day, just as Andrew had announced, Ava knocked on my door. I had all my documents ready. When she entered my office I smiled and indicated her to the chair opposite my desk. I waited until she was seated then took my chair. She seemed relaxed and confident, but the trembling hands she was nervously playing with betrayed her. It gave me satisfaction that she was nervous about meeting me, but I didn't let it show. Today I was going to be professional, polite and make sure she signed all the documents.

- Good morning, Miss Green. I hope you had a good day yesterday.

- Yes, I did. Thank you, Mr. Brown for your concern," she replied sarcastically.

- I'm very happy about that. I smiled broadly, undaunted, and handed her the papers. She started to look through them and I continued - You have here the documents concerning our future cooperation: employment contract, job description and responsibilities, corporate bylaws, non-compete and confidentiality clause.

Ava started to read everything. I hadn't seen anyone read these documents before. I had time to look at her. I wasn't fair in my opinion that it was uninteresting. There was an unobvious beauty about her. Today she had her thick wavy hair tied up in a smooth bun, but already a few strands were hanging playfully near her face. She had big green cat eyes and shapely, plump lips that looked completely natural even though they looked like they were from the hand of a skilled beautician. I began to observe them, wondering if there had definitely been any tampering.

- The confidentiality clause is from Monday 12.05, and the contract from 19.05 - she said raising her eyes at me.

- We would like this document to cover what happened on Monday", I replied and she looked at the documents again and started to read them.

- Okey, but the contract will also be from 12.05 - she said and when I nodded in agreement she continued - I also want $2,000 more a month and I will not be responsible for your laundry. I also want weekends off. If this is not agreed upon in advance, you may not call me.

- Miss Green, as far as money is concerned there is no problem. As for laundry and weekends, it is not negotiable.

- Nor will I be responsible for bringing you coffee. I think you can ask the receptionist or make it yourself.

- I don't think you heard what I said," I smiled, "The responsibilities are non-negotiable.

She bit her lip and looked at the documents again. I felt that she was fighting with herself.

- In this case I want five thousand dollars more a month.

- Good - I said nodding my head.

- And I want an extra budget for business attire.

- What? Maybe also a chauffeur and a car? - I cried out, not holding back.

- Mr Smith mentioned two days ago that I dress inappropriately for this job in relation to you, so please provide me with an appropriate outfit according to your standards - she smiled innocently - As for my own chauffeur, the reimbursement for cabs for every extra call I make will be enough.

I grinned at her words. I liked her, she was feisty and tried to keep fighting for her own. Money was not an issue. If she pressed for a chauffeur I would give it to her. In fact, I'd agree to anything as long as she signed a confidentiality clause from this Monday. In the event of a lawsuit, she'd have a lot more to gain.

- Agreed. I'll forward your corrections to Human Resources. Thank you for the meeting. Do you have any other questions?

- Could we add a restraining order? - She blushed and lowered her gaze. I held back my laughter and said seriously.

- You made it clear that you will not sleep with me and I assure you that I am not interested in r**e. Do you then need to stipulate this in the contract?

- No, thank you - she blushed even more and stood up - Thank you for meeting me and I will see you on Monday.

- Exactly. I start work at 8 o'clock, so be there too. Your computer and cell phone should be waiting for you in your office.

- 501?

- No. It was Sonia's office, specifically located further away from mine. Since the two of us will have nothing in common and I'm counting on your professionalism, we'll be next to each other. You will occupy the room to the right of this office, 603.

- Was Sonia the only one who was unprofessional? - Ava furrowed her brow in anger.

- Excuse me?

- You implied that you were counting on my professionalism so I could be in the next room. With regard to you, it was clearly Sonia who was unprofessional even though you were also involved in the affair.

I also got up and headed for the door. I stood at the door and responded to her accusations.

- Miss Green, you don't know me or her, still you defend her. Even if I slept with my assistants, it didn't affect my work with them. I didn't sleep with Sonia at the office and I didn't have a close relationship with her. Unfortunately, our affair had a major impact on her... hmm... distracted at work.

Ava came up to me, and I could see the rage in her eyes.

- You didn't have any close relationships at the office? Did she force you into that b*****b?

- Not everything is as it seems at first glance. I assure you that this was one exception, and it was really aimed at you - I said opening the door - See you Monday. Have a nice day.